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Dan & Cole Named Starters For Houston

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 kevincarter KBME

• iHeartMedia’s KBME (SportsTalk 790)/Houston announced the debut of The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole beginning bright and early

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, KSL-AM

• Bonneville International unveiled Bonneville Sports Network, which unites the company’s premier sports brands — Arizona Sports, Seattle Sports, Denver

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KMOX Celebrates Centennial Of Service

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMOX

• Audacy is proud to celebrate 100 years of legendary St. Louis News-Talk KMOX (104.1FM / 1120AM). As part of

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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media continues to move at breakneck speed as it settles into operating its recently acquired properties. Today’s action

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Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WDOK, WQAL

• Chase Daniels, Brand Manager of Audacy AC WDOK (Star 102) and Hot AC WQAL (Q104)/Cleveland has been elevated to

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CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio

• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most recognizable voices — Ryan Warner,

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Madson Named Brand Mgr., KIFM/Sacramento

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KIFM

• Audacy has elevated Kyle Madson to Brand Manager of KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He will continue to co-host The Insiders

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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit

November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Bakersfield, CA radio stations to Frequency

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Milhaven Named Host Of ‘America At Night’

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has tapped McGraw Milhaven, the acclaimed morning host at KTRS-AM (Big 550)/St. Louis to take

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In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 kevincarter WVOM

• Blueberry Broadcasting announced that the legendary “Voice of Maine,” News-Talk 103.9 /101.3 FM WVOM/Howland-Bangor, and simulcast on 101.3 WVQM/Augusta,

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BREAKING NEWS

Murley Booked From BOS To SFO
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION SALES 

Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

• Beasley Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley is trading Boston for San Francisco, as she heads west to join Connoisseur

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

• Joey Brooks just experienced what he says is the first-ever layoff of his career, as he exits as SVP

Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ
Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show
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Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show

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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down
Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
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Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

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